Bespoke upholstery is the work of producing a unique piece of furniture using padding, springs, webbing and a cover of fabric that is tailored to specific requirements. We upholster sofas, chairs, stools, headboards, foot rests and anything else you can imagine.
Bed upholstered by Dalbergia for And So To Bed.
Why is bespoke furniture worth the investment?
Bespoke furniture can be designed for any and all purposes:
There’s times when taking actions to reach the perfect family home or a high quality personal space is essential. A bespoke piece of furniture is not only made to look amazing, the process also takes into consideration what it will be used for and and who is going to be using it. You may want a piece of furniture that is created mainly for a visual purpose with the aim of making a statement in your chosen room, or maybe you want something incredibly comfy and able to accommodate children and pets. The choices are endless with bespoke furniture as we can upholster exactly what you have in mind to fit the theme, ambience and needs of your home.
The whole process allows you to be creative:
The design process, gathering inspiration and watching the progress of your bespoke piece is an exciting journey. Dalbergia offer a personal service that involves a home visit and as many discussions as you need to reach the furniture you’re content with. The process allows you to put all your inspiration and ideas into a physical piece of furniture, but if you’re not completely sure what you want we will help and advise you on what will work best in your situation. Your home is a place of happiness and relaxation so we understand how important it is to get it right.
The Quality:
Our bespoke furniture is of much higher quality than furniture bought on the high-street. You could look at bespoke furniture as an investment for your home as the furniture can be treasured for generations to come. Whether it is to fill an awkward space or create the perfect family area, our experienced craftsmen and high-tech machinery will ensure your furniture is long lasting. Bespoke sofas start from £2800 plus fabric and VAT.
The Upholstery Process
1. Firstly, you need an idea of what you want, where it will be and what you want it to look like. Gathering inspiration from the rest of your house, the internet or decor magazines is a great way to help you come up with an idea. Coming to us knowing what you want or with some idea is a great help, but if not we are excellent at designing and suggesting the best size, material and finish for your piece of furniture.
2. Secondly, we will advise you on measurements to ensure the furniture will fit your chosen space how you would like. We will use photos taken of the area to show our craftsmen in the workshop so they can get an idea of where the furniture will be going and the personality of the room.
3. After deciding on your furniture our employees will use computer aided design to create a virtual image of the piece. Further discussions with you will result in alterations of the details, design and measurements if needed.
4. Once these stages have been completed, the production of your furniture will begin. This starts with the frame which will be created either by hand or by our CNC machine and then glued together.
5. The inside of your furniture is equally as important as the exterior of your furniture. If you will be using your chair or sofa a lot you will want it to be as comfy as possible and ensure it never loses its bounce. The inside of your upholstered piece may consist of springs and stuffing. Stuffing options vary and will depend on your requirements. It can be felts or superior high density foam which is available in many different thicknesses depending on your comfort needs. Or, you may choose a more traditional stuffing, such as horse hair. Either way we will advise you on the most suitable filling for your type of furniture and situation.
6. Next, your chosen fabric will be applied to the furniture. When choosing you fabric its again important to consider how you live and who will be using it. In a family home you’ll probably want a more durable fabric that is not easily stained. However, if there no children or pets present you can select a more delicate, lightly coloured fabric. Our upholstery department are brilliant at pattern matching and take great care with the finishing trim to ensure it is neat and tidy. Bespoke headboards are a lovely investment for your home which you could have fluted or plain with stitching details. You may also choose to have it fitted to your wall. Below is a deep buttoned headboard we upholstered as part of a Bonaparte bed for And So To Bed. Headboard prices start at £350 plus fabric and VAT.
7. If needed, we will produce cushions to go with your piece of furniture. We want them to be the highest of quality so you can chose whether you want these to be feather or foam. The range of feathers we offer include; poultry, goose and duck. All pillows or cushions are also pocketed which means sections are sewn inside to ensure the feathers don’t move and make the cushion lumpy or uncomfortable.
8. Next in the process is delivering your piece of furniture to your home. Dalbergia are happy to work with clients across the UK, private or commercial. Our installation team have been described as “very careful and polite.”
9. Finally, it’s time for you to enjoy your new furniture! Put your feet up and enjoy the new space made especially for you.
Dalbergia developed the upholstery design and made the sprung seat and back for these chairs by Luke Irwin and Little Halstock.
Above: Wardrobes made with stained oak and white faux leather, finished with a brass opening handle. Each wardrobe section was fitted with LED lighting.
